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On the recordOctober 12, 2025
We have to remember, why are we in this situation, Margaret? All these conversations about whether it's a temporary layoff or a permanent layoff – we are dealing with a terrible, chaotic situation, because Chuck Schumer and a few far left Democrats decided to shut down the government.
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J.D. Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Explaining the reasons behind the government's chaotic situation.

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